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Some ayurvedic important plants from district kamrup (assam)
L Deka1, R Majumdar, A M Dutta
1Govt. Ayurvedic College, Gauhati - 14 Assam, India.
Ancient Science of Life
|May 5, 2012
Summary
This study documents medicinal plants in Kamrup, Assam, highlighting their Ayurvedic uses and economic value for traditional medicine practitioners and researchers.
Area of Science:
- Ethnobotany
- Ayurveda
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Ethnobotanical research is crucial for documenting traditional knowledge.
- Assam, India, possesses rich biodiversity and traditional medicinal practices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document medicinal plants used in Kamrup district, Assam.
- To assess the Ayurvedic perspective and economic importance of these plants.
Main Methods:
- Field ethnobotanical survey in Kamrup district.
- Collection and identification of plant species.
- Documentation of traditional uses and economic values.
Main Results:
- A list of medicinal plants was collected.
- Ayurvedic uses and economic significance were recorded for each plant.
Conclusions:
- The study contributes to the understanding of local medicinal flora.
- Findings support the conservation of ethnobotanical resources and traditional medicine.
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